EL CRUCERO RESTAURANT
7050 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aluminum container stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located outside. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink, located outside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the entire restaurant.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed steaks knives stored in dirty container at preparation area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed white stove not working stored in preparation kitchen.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located outside. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, throughout the entire kitchen areas.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.